Workforce Development
The Cumberland County Workforce Development Center is centrally located in downtown Fayetteville at the JobLink Career Center, which is accessible to all by public transportation. It is one of eight partners offering a variety of employment and training services at the JobLink Career Center.
Other partners include:
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The number one priority of the Workforce Development Center is to establish a qualified workforce for business and industry. Job training services are provided to youth and adults for entry into the labor force. These services and academic opportunities are designed to provide the skills necessary to obtain employment in occupations with long-term growth potential. Services include: basic skills training, on-the-job training, work experience, re-training and readjustment services, occupational skills training and job placement near the completion of training.
The goal is to increase employment and training opportunities for the County's citizens, as well as enhance their productivity and competitiveness in the workplace.
The Cumberland County Workforce Development Center administers the following services:
- Eligibility Determination
- Job Search and Placement Assistance
- Case Management
- Youth Paid and Unpaid Work Experience
- Leadership Development Activities
